Specific meeting dates are listed in the Calendar

Committee Purposes & Activities

BBA members and directors are encouraged to participate and join one of our committees.  The committees provide an opportunity to work with others toward the fulfillment of our mission of promoting the economic vitality of Burlington, to provide service to the community, and to learn about the organization and the activities of other members.  All committees are chaired by a member of the Board of Directors of BBA. 

Downtown Action Group:

• Safety/Security
• Community Outreach Program (On-street mental health services)
• Maintenance
• Social Issues
• Parking and Transportation
• Environmental Issues
• Urban Design

Policy Committee (2004 - 2005 Chair: Gail Shampnois):

  New meeting time: 9:30 AM on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (Board members only)

• Commissions
• Local Legislation
• City Council
• Association’s Policies

Program & Promotions Committee (2004 - 2005 Chair: Rick Norcross):

   Meets at 4 PM on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month in the BBA office

• Networking
• Silent Auction
• Socials
• Membership Meetings
• Annual Dinner
• Customer Service Awards
• Education
• Sponsorships
• Member Participation

Marketing and Development Committee (2004 - 2005 Chair:  Andréa Sisino):

  Meets at Noon on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the BBA office

• New Member Recruitment
• Member Mentoring and Retention
• Brown Bag Lunch Music Series in City Hall Park
• Business EXPO
• Website Review

 

Waterfront Action Group (2003 - 2005 Chair Phelan Fretz): 

   Meets September through April at ECHO   

• Waterfront Development & Promotion
• Waterfront Map
• Waterfront “FAM” Tours
• Signage & Wayfinding                                                                                                                                                                                          revised 6/2004